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Last Updated: Mon Oct 27, 2025, 11:30 AM

Miami Dolphins

-- Sick Tua Tagovailoa Expected to Start Today --
Sun Oct 26, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa (illness) has been added to the injury report with an illness, but will have no game status designation. He is expected to start today’s game against Atlanta.

-- Tyreek Hill Mulling Retirement --
Fri Oct 24, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Miami Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill (knee - IR) said whether or not he retires is based upon how I feel. In other words, he could choose to retire next year.

-- Jordyn Brooks Restructures --
Thu Oct 23, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Miami Dolphins has restructured the contract of LB Jordyn Brooks by converting base salary into a signing bonus, creating $3 million in 2025 salary cap space.

-- Jaylen Waddle Going Nowhere? --
Wed Oct 22, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Miami Dolphins are getting calls on WR Jaylen Waddle, but don’t have plans to trade him at this point.

-- Dolphins IR Darren Waller; Sign Greg Dulcich --
Wed Oct 22, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Miami Dolphins have signed TE Greg Dulcich to the active roster from the practice squad and placed TE Darren Waller (pec) on the injured reserve list with a pec strain. Waller is OUT 4+ games.

-- Tua Tagovailoa to Remain Starting QB for Dolphins --
Mon Oct 20, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Miami Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel says QB Tua Tagovailoa will remain the team's starting quarterback.

-- Dolphins Standing Pat --
Mon Oct 20, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports no changes are expected at this time for the Miami Dolphins this week.

-- Tua Tagovailoa Benched --
Sun Oct 19, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Miami Dolphins have benched QB Tua Tagovailoa for QB Quinn Ewers amid a meltdown today against the Cleveland Browns.

-- Mike McDaniel: All Trade Rumors Are Baseless --
Fri Oct 17, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Miami Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel tells South Florida reporters: “All (trade) rumors about Miami Dolphins players are baseless, currently. And that’s unfortunate. Personally, this time of year bothers me for the sake of individual players having where he’s playing questioned by rumors.”

-- Dolphins IR Cornell Armstrong --
Wed Oct 8, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Miami Dolphins have placed CB Cornell Armstrong (hamstring) on injured reserve. He is OUT 4+ games.

-- Adios Tyreek Hill After 2025? --
Sat Oct 4, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

CBS Sports reports Miami Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill (knee) is expected to be released at some point after the 2025 season, according to sources.

-- What Tyreek Hill Wants --
Thu Oct 2, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Miami Herald reports WR Tyreek Hill’s (knee - IR) agent, Drew Rosenhaus, says Hill wants to continue his career with the Dolphins after he recovers from his season-ending knee injury.

-- Dolphins Release Cam Smith --
Wed Oct 1, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Miami Dolphins have waived 2023 second-round pick, CB Cam Smith, off the reserve/non-football illness list.

-- Tyreek Hill Undergoes Successful Knee Surgery --
Tue Sep 30, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Miami Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill’s (knee) surgery is now complete and went very well according to his doctors, per the receiver’s agent Drew Rosenhaus, who added another surgery will not be needed. “It’s about rehab and he will play next season. The realistic goal is the start of the season.”

-- Dolphins Sign Cedrick Wilson --
Tue Sep 30, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Miami Dolphins have signed WR Cedrick Wilson off the Saints practice squad.

-- Dolphins Sign Riley Patterson; Place Jason Marshall on IR --
Mon Sep 29, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Miami Dolphins have officially signed PK Riley Patterson from the practice squad. They also placed CB Jason Marshall (hamstring) on injured reserve. He is OUT 4+ weeks.

-- Dolphins Will be Patient with Mike McDaniel --
Sun Sep 21, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Miami Dolphins plan to be patient with HC Mike McDaniel, despite the slow start.

-- Dolphins Want to Keep Tyreek Hill And... --
Thu Sep 18, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Miami Dolphins are not considering trading WR Tyreek Hill at this stage and hope to increase Hill’s downfield opportunities.

-- Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel Safe? --
Thu Sep 18, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross does not want to fire HC Mike McDaniel.

-- Dolphins IR Austin Jackson --
Sat Sep 13, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Miami Dolphins have placed OT Austin Jackson (toe) on injured reserve. He is OUT 4+ games.

-- Tyreek Hill Going Nowhere Now --
Sat Sep 13, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Miami Dolphins have no plans to trade WR Tyreek Hill.

-- Mike McDaniel on the Hot Seat? --
Thu Sep 11, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Miami Dolphins could fire HC Mike McDaniel if the losses continue.

-- NFL Investigating Tyreek Hill --
Wed Sep 10, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the NFL has begun a review of the recent domestic violence allegations against Miami Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill.

-- Dolphins IR James Daniels --
Tue Sep 9, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Miami Dolphins have placed OL James Daniels (pectoral) on injured reserve. He is OUT 4+ games.

-- Tua Tagovailoa Pulled Late Sunday --
Mon Sep 8, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa completed 14-of-23 passes for 114 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions in Week 1 against the Indianapolis Colts. He was pulled in the fourth quarter with the game out of hand, as backup QB Zach Wilson finishes up.

-- Dolphins Elevate Two --
Sat Sep 6, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Miami Dolphins have elevated PK Riley Patterson and RB Jeff Wilson ahead of their Week #1 game against the Colts.

-- Ryan Crow Placed on Indefinite Administration Leave --
Mon Sep 1, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Miami Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel says OLBs coach Ryan Crow has been placed on administrative leave indefinitely while the legal process plays out with regard to his domestic battery case.

-- Dolphins OLBs Coach Ryan Crow Arrested --
Fri Aug 29, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Miami Dolphins outside linebackers coach Ryan Crow was arrested in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Friday. Jail records obtained by multiple media outlets show that Crow was arrested on a charge of battery for touching or striking a victim in a domestic incident. The Dolphins released a statement saying that they have placed Crow on leave as they gather more information about the incident. “We are aware of the serious matter involving Ryan Crow and currently gathering more information,” the team said in a statement. “Ryan has been placed on administrative leave effective immediately. We have been in communication with the NFL and will reserve further comment at this time.”

-- Jaylen Wright OUT a While --
Thu Aug 28, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Miami Herald reports Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel says RB Jaylen Wright (leg) had surgery and could be back “Septemberish.”

-- Tyreek Hills Watch --
Thu Aug 28, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Miami Herald reports Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel said everything looks great with regard to WR Tyreek Hills' (oblique) availability for Week #1. The team has been understandably cautious with his oblique injury.

-- Dolphins Sign Jeff Wilson to Practice Squad --
Wed Aug 27, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Miami Dolphins have signed RB Jeff Wilson to their practice squad.

-- Dolphins to Sign Riley Patterson to Practice Squad --
Wed Aug 27, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Miami Dolphins will sign PK Riley Patterson to the practice squad. He was one of four kickers to work out for the team this week. The plan is for Patterson to remain on the practice squad and be elevated on a temporary basis for the first three weeks of the season. That’s the maximum number of elevations that a player can be elevated without being released. PK Jason Sanders (hip - IR) will have to miss at least four games with his hip injury, so the Dolphins will have to make another decision about their kicker plans at some point.

-- Dolphins NFI Cam Smith --
Wed Aug 27, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Miami Dolphins have placed CB Cam Smith on the reserve non-football injury list. He is OUT 4+ games.

-- De'Von Achane Expected to Play Week #1 --
Wed Aug 27, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Miami Dolphins RB De'Von Achane (calf) will be ready for Week #1 vs the Colts, per GM Chris Grier.

-- Dolphins IR Jason Sanders --
Tue Aug 26, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ERSPN reports the Miami Dolphins have placed PK Jason Sanders (hip) on injured reserve. He is OUT 4+ games.

-- Dolphins Work Out Four Kickers --
Tue Aug 26, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Miami Dolphins worked out PK Eddy Pineiro, PK Riley Patterson, PK Zane Gonzalez, and PK Greg Joseph.

-- Dolphins Sign Rasul Douglas --
Tue Aug 26, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports free-agent CB Rasul Douglas has signed a one-year deal worth $3 million with the Miami Dolphins.

-- Jaylen Wright OUT for Week #1 --
Mon Aug 25, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Miami Herald reports Dolphins RB Jaylen Wright (leg) will not play in Week #1 against the Colts. HC Mike McDaniel said Wright’s expected return should come “not too far off... after that.”

-- Jason Sanders OUT a While --
Mon Aug 25, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Miami Herald reports Dolphins PK Jason Sanders (undisclosed) is going to not going to be available at the beginning of the season. "Surgery isn't necessary, but time is," HC Mike McDaniel said.

-- Dolphins Release Two --
Mon Aug 25, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Miami Dolphins have waived CB Mike Hilton and RB Mike Boone.

-- Jaylen Wright Week-to-Week --
Sat Aug 23, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Miami Dolphins RB Jaylen Wright (leg) appears to be “week to week”, per HC Mike McDaniel. He added that the team is evaluating a few things procedurally with the second-year back.

-- Dolphins Starters Will Play This Week --
Thu Aug 21, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Miami Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel says the team plans to play their first-stringers in Saturday night’s game against the Jaguars. The duration of their time on the field has not been determined at this point.

-- De'Von Achane Injury Watch --
Wed Aug 20, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Miami Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel says RB De'Von Achane’s (calf) absence from practice is preventative. Achane is expected to sit out practice through the rest of the week.

-- Dolphins Activate Darren Waller --
Wed Aug 20, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Miami Dolphins have activated TE Darren Waller from the physically unable to perform list.

-- Dolphins to Sign Matthew Judon --
Mon Aug 18, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL Insider Jordan Schultz reports the Miami Dolphins and free-agent LB Matthew Judon have agreed to terms on a one-year contract worth a max value of $6M, per source.

-- Dolphins Injury Update - Achane to Sit This Week --
Mon Aug 18, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Miami Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel says RB De'Von Achane (calf) is dealing with a calf injury and likely will not practice this week. McDaniel said this is "preventative in nature" especially because of how explosive of an athlete Achane is when he plays or practices. Meanwhile, McDaniel said there’s a chance TE Darren Waller (PUP) could return to practice this week.

-- Dolphins to Host Matthew Judon --
Mon Aug 18, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL Insider Jordan Schultz reports free-agent LB Matthew Judon is scheduled to meet with the Miami Dolphins.

-- De'Von Achane OUT Between Days & Weeks --
Sat Aug 16, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Miami Dolphins RB De'Von Achane (soft tissue) has a soft tissue lower body injury that will keep him out between “days & weeks”, HC Mike McDaniel said today. McDaniel indicated he’s not concerned about Achane availability Week #1 vs. Colts.

-- Tyreek Hill Sits Thursday; Dolphins Using Caution --
Thu Aug 14, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Miami Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill's (oblique) injury continues to be an issue. HC Mike McDaniel said that Hill would practice on Wednesday, but he wound up doing less than expected and did not take part on Thursday. McDaniel said the change in plans was due to fears that Hill would make the injury worse, so the wait for his full return to action will have to wait until after this weekend’s preseason game in Detroit.

-- Chop Robinson Returns to Practice --
Thu Aug 14, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Miami Dolphins DE Chop Robinson (ribs) returned to practice on Thursday.

-- Dolphins IR Germain Ifedi; Sign One --
Thu Aug 14, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Sun Sentinel reports the Miami Dolphins have signed OL Yodny Cajuste and placed OL Germain Ifedi (triceps) on injured reserve.

-- OBJ Drawing Interest --
Wed Aug 13, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports free-agent WR Odell Beckham Jr. has drawn interest from several teams and plans to play somewhere in 2025.

-- Chop Robinson Carted Off the Field, But... --
Wed Aug 13, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Miami Dolphins DE Chop Robinson (undisclosed) had to be carted off during their joint practice with the Lions. There’s been no update on his condition from the team at this point. Later, Robinson said he is fine. “I’m good, yall. Nothing serious,” Robinson wrote on Instagram.

-- Hill & Waddle Will Practice Wednesday --
Wed Aug 13, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Miami Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel says WR Tyreek Hill (oblique) and WR Jaylen Waddle (undisclosed) will both practice on Wednesday.

-- Alexander Mattison Lost for the Season --
Mon Aug 11, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Miami Dolphins RB Alexander Mattison (neck) underwent neck surgery on Sunday and is lost for the season.

-- Dolphins Hosting Jamaal Williams --
Mon Aug 11, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports free-agent RB Jamaal Williams is visiting the Miami Dolphins on Monday.

-- Jack Jones Carted Off the Field --
Fri Aug 8, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Palm Beach Post reports Dolphins CB Jack Jones (lower body) was carted away from practice after suffering an apparent lower-body injury on Friday.

-- Tyreek Hill Sits Friday --
Fri Aug 8, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Miami Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill (oblique) did not practice on Friday.

-- Tyreek Hill Returns to Practice --
Thu Aug 7, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Miami Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill (undisclosed) returned to practice on Thursday.

-- Tyreek Hill Heads to Chicago with Team --
Wed Aug 6, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Miami Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill (undisclosed), who did not practice with an undisclosed injury on Wednesday, is on the team charter to Chicago on Wednesday night. The Dolphins have joint practices with the Bears before this week's game. It stands to reason that the injury is a minor one, since he made the trip.

-- Darren Waller Watch --
Wed Aug 6, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Miami Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel says TE Darren Waller (PUP) is a week away from practicing.

-- Tyreek Hill Sits Wednesday --
Wed Aug 6, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Miami Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill (undisclosed) is not taking part in the team’s workout on Wednesday. Per multiple reports from Miami, his absence is due to an undisclosed injury. HC Mike McDaniel spoke to reporters before practice and did not address Hill’s status, so word from the team on his condition may not come in the immediate future.

-- Agent: Darren Waller Will be Ready to Play for Week #1 --
Tue Aug 5, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

Win the Day reports agent Drew Rosenhaus says his client, Miami Dolphins TE Darren Waller (PUP), will be ready for Week #1. Waller is on the PUP list working back into “football shape” after taking a year off. HC Mike McDaniel will not comment on players that are not active.

-- Dolphins Extend Zach Sieler --
Sun Aug 3, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Miami Dolphins have signed DT Zach Sieler to a three-year, $67.75 million contract extension through 2029. The contract makes him the Dolphins’ highest-paid defender and includes $44 million in guarantees.

-- Alec Ingold in Concussion Protocol --
Sun Aug 3, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Miami Dolphins FB Alec Ingold (concussion) is in concussion protocol.

-- Dolphins Sign Germain Ifedi; Austin Jackson Injured --
Sun Aug 3, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Miami Dolphins have signed veteran free-agent OL Germain Ifedi for added depth, while OT Austin Jackson deals with an injury. Jackson should be ready to start the season, HC Mike McDaniel said.

-- Dolphins IR Kader Kohou --
Fri Aug 1, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Miami Dolphins CB Kader Kohou (knee) has been placed on season-ending injured reserve.

-- Kader Kohou Lost for the Season --
Wed Jul 30, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports Miami Dolphins CB Kader Kohou (knee) suffered a season-ending knee injury in Saturday’s practice.

-- Ashtyn Davis Injures Foot --
Tue Jul 29, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Miami Dolphins S Ashtyn Davis (foot) left Tuesday’s training camp practice and returned on crutches with a walking boot.

-- Dolphins Host Noah Fant --
Mon Jul 28, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL Insider Jordan Schultz reports free-agent TE Noah Fant is visiting with the Miami Dolphins on Monday.

-- Darren Waller Watch --
Mon Jul 28, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Miami Dolphins TE Darren Waller (PUP) is "very active" in his time with TEs coach Jon Embree. HC Mike McDaniel said Waller is in "tremendous shape", but they're not allowing that to trick us into thinking he's in football shape.

-- Minkah Fitzpatrick Agrees to Revised Deal --
Sun Jul 27, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Miami Dolphins and recently-acquired S Minkah Fitzpatrick have agreed to a revised contract, adding a $16.245 million signing bonus to his deal. There had been no guaranteed money left on the contract, and no additional years were added. “We are comfortable with this commitment to Minkah as we continue to work with the Dolphins on a multi year extension,” said Drew Rosenhaus, Fitzpatrick’s agent. The conversion now saves the Dolphins $11 million against this year’s salary cap.

-- Dolphins Sign Mike Hilton --
Sat Jul 26, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL Insider Jordan Schultz reports veteran free-agent CB Mike Hilton has signed with the Miami Dolphins.

-- Dolphins Sign Jack Jones --
Sat Jul 26, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Miami Dolphins have signed veteran free-agent CB Jack Jones to a one-year contract.

-- Dolphins IR Artie Burns --
Thu Jul 24, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Miami Dolphins have placed CB Artie Burns (torn ACL) on season-ending injured reserve.

-- Dolphins Sign One --
Thu Jul 24, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Miami Dolphins have signed free-agent CB Cornell Armstrong to a one-year contract.

-- Bayron Matos Getting More Tests Done --
Thu Jul 24, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Miami Herald reports Dolphins OL Bayron Matos was taken from the team’s practice to the hospital in a helicopter on Wednesday and will have more tests on Thursday. Matos’s agent Perlesta Hollingsworth said Matos suffered an “above the shoulder” injury, but was uncertain if the injury involved his neck, spine or something else. Hollingsworth also said that movement in Matos’s right leg comes and goes.

-- Artie Burns Lost for the Season --
Wed Jul 23, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports Miami Dolphins CB Artie Burns (knee) has suffered a torn ACL in Wednesday’s practice. He is lost for the season.

-- Bayron Matos Suffers Injury --
Wed Jul 23, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Miami Dolphins OL Bayron Matos was transported to a local hospital in a helicopter after suffering an injury near the end of the session. The nature of the injury is not known, but the team said that Matos is in stable condition.

-- Dolphins List Two --
Tue Jul 22, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Miami Dolphins have placed TE Darren Waller and OL Liam Eichenberg on the active PUP list.

-- Dolphins Sign 2nd-Rounder Jonah Savaiinaea --
Fri Jul 18, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Miami Dolphins have signed 2nd-round draft pick OG Jonah Savaiinaea to a four-year fully-guaranteed contract.

-- Darren Waller Contract Details --
Wed Jul 16, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports TE Darren Waller's contract with the Miami Dolphins comes in at one year with a $2 million base value plus $3M of not likely to be earned incentives.

-- Dolphins Activate Darren Waller --
Fri Jul 11, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Miami Dolphins TE Darren Waller has been activated from the Reserve/Retired list.

-- Jaylen Waddle Looking to Rebound --
Fri Jul 11, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Miami Dolphins WR Jaylen Waddle had at least 72 catches and 1,014 yards in each of his first three NFL seasons, but managed just 58 catches for 744 yards last season. Waddle said this offseason that 2024 was ""definitely the year that I didn’t want as an individual” and shared one thing he knows he needs to improve if he wants to turn things back around. “After watching the film, definitely a lot of hand eye [coordination] — I feel like I’m trying to move without the ball too much,” Waddle said. “And just the simple things, just timing, getting smoother in and out of my routes. Pretty much that.”

-- Asante Samuel Sr. Blasts Dolphins --
Tue Jul 8, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Miami Dolphins were showing interest in free-agent CB Asante Samuel Jr. in May They may have even more need for him now that they’ve traded CB Jalen Ramsey, but recent comments from Samuel’s father would suggest that there will be no signing. Former All-Pro CB Asante Samuel Sr. blasted the Dolphins on his podcast, saying that trading Ramsey was a poor reflection on the team’s leadership. “The Dolphins had no reason to trade CB Jalen Ramsey other than they’re sensitive—there’s no leadership in the Dolphins organization,” Samuel Sr. said. “HC Mike McDaniel is a pushover. GM Chris Grier he has no backbone. These guys over here, the Miami Dolphins, they are running this team like a little league team. No one can stand up to the players. They are terrified of their own players and they have no control over their players.”

-- Chase Claypool Still Rehabbing --
Fri Jul 4, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NewYorkUpstate.com reports free-agent WR Chase Claypool (toe) revealed the severity of the toe injury he suffered in July 2024. He tore a ligament and tendon in his second toe on his left foot and has been rehabbing, working out, and recovering everyday for the past year.

-- Dolphins Gave Jonnu Smith the Run-Around --
Thu Jul 3, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports new Pittsburgh Steelers TE Jonnu Smith, 29, had signed a two-year, $8.4 million deal with the Dolphins in the 2024 offseason. However, he had outplayed that base salary in his first season with the club, with his representation and Miami starting talks on a potential new deal right after the year ended. “We started this conversation in January with Miami and, obviously, giving me the run-around, ‘We’ll [get] back to it,’ ” Smith said. “Obviously, they had some things they had to address, and I understand that. I was patient with them throughout the whole entire process, and eventually it came to a point in time where they told me that they just can’t do it and they weren’t economically in a position to pay me like a Pro Bowl tight end.” As a result, he was traded to the Steelers.

-- Darren Waller Only Wanted to Play for Miami --
Wed Jul 2, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports veteran TE Darren Waller told the New York Giants he wanted to play again specifically only for Miami. Thus, the Giants traded his rights to the Dolphins, and they signed him.

-- Dolphins Acquire an Unretiring Darren Waller --
Tue Jul 1, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NJ.com reports the New York Giants get a 2026 6th-round draft pick from Miami in return for an unretiring TE Darren Waller and a conditional 2027 7th-round draft pick from Giants. Waller has agreed to a one-year deal worth up to $5 million for 2025 from the Dolphins.

-- Dolphins Eyeing Michael Mayer --
Mon Jun 30, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Miami Herald reports the Dolphins have had their eye on Las Vegas Raiders TE Michael Mayer for a while.

-- Dolphins Eyeing TEs --
Mon Jun 30, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com report the Miami Dolphins are now in conversations with multiple teams about a trade for a tight end.

-- Dolphins Trade Jonnu Smith & Jalen Ramsey for Minkah Fitzpatrick --
Mon Jun 30, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Miami Dolphins have agreed to trade CB Jalen Ramsey, TE Jonnu Smith and a 2027 7th-round draft pick to Pittsburgh in exchange for S Minkah Fitzpatrick and a 2027 5th-round draft pick.

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-- Jalen Ramsey Trade Watch --
Tue Jun 24, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

SI.com reports the Miami Dolphins are past the point of no return on CB Jalen Ramsey. A trade seems likely to happen on the doorstep of training camp.

-- Jonnu Smith Contract Watch --
Mon Jun 16, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Miami Herald reports agent Drew Rosenhaus says TE Jonnu Smith’s contract talks are still fluid. “Nothing has been resolved yet. It’s still an ongoing situation,” he added.

-- Jonnu Smith Allowed to Seek a Trade --
Fri Jun 13, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Miami Herald reports Miami Dolphins TE Jonnu Smith has been excused from the mandatory minicamp and has received permission to seek a trade.

-- Tua Speaks --
Tue Jun 10, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa is focused on prolonging his availability after missing a career-high six games in 2024. Speaking to local media Tuesday at the Dolphins' mandatory minicamp for the first time since January, Tagovailoa said the hip injury that effectively ended his season in Week 17 started to "feel a little better" in February and won't be a concern moving forward... as long as he protects himself in future games. "Doing everything I can to stay available for the guys. Like I said before in the past, nothing changes with that. It's knowing when is the time to give up on a play," Tagovailoa said. "And I would say the longevity for me to be on the field with my guys is more important than whatever that one play is. You have more quarters than there would be within just that one play that I'm trying to show the guys that I'm competitive and whatnot, and I know they know that, but it's just a nature, it's a nature thing. It just comes natural to me to compete in that sense. And that's just the thing I fight with every time."

-- Tyreek Hill Catching Passes --
Tue Jun 10, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Miami Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill (wrist) caught passes during individual drills at Tuesday’s minicamp practice.

-- Jonnu Smith No-Shows Minicamp --
Tue Jun 10, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports TE Jonnu Smith did not report to mandatory Miami Dolphins minicamp.

-- Jalen Ramsey to Skip Minicamp --
Sun Jun 8, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports veteran CB Jalen Ramsey will not attend the Miami Dolphins’ mandatory minicamp as the two sides continue to work toward a trade.

-- Dolphins Want to Retain Jonnu Smith --
Wed Jun 4, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Miami Dolphins want to retain TE Jonnu Smith in 2025. Both sides want to meet with a new deal, but if they can't agree, then a trade could happen.

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